UKRI Translation: BBSRC Proof of Concept 2026
Funding to translate bioscience research into products, services or solutions.
BBSRC Proof of Concept supports the translation of bioscience research into innovations such as products, services and solutions that generate real-world economic, societal and environmental impact.
It is for researchers based at a UK research organisation eligible for BBSRC funding. Applications must have a direct link to current or previous BBSRC-supported funding.
Projects build on BBSRC-supp…
Projects must draw upon current or previous BBSRC-supported research, or other type of BBSRC research investment, and enable research outputs to be further developed into practical application. Applications must be within the remit of BBSRC. The programme does not support projects focused solely on delivering training, new research or extending an existing research grant, applied or contract research conducted on behalf of commercial organisations, patent and other intellectual property rights costs, or Official Development Assistance activity.
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